⚙️ Edit
This skill polishes manuscript line-by-line, catching spelling, grammar, awkward phrasing, and word echoes to improve clarity and consistency.
npx playbooks add skill howells/fiction --skill edit
About Edit
This skill polishes manuscript line-by-line, catching spelling, grammar, awkward phrasing, and word echoes to improve clarity and consistency.
At 18 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized automation & integrations expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Building MCP servers and workflow integrations
- Automating repetitive dev tasks with scripts
- Setting up webhook handlers and event pipelines
- Connecting external APIs to AI agent workflows
Example Prompts
System Prompt (18 words)
This skill polishes manuscript line-by-line, catching spelling, grammar, awkward phrasing, and word echoes to improve clarity and consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edit?
Edit is a free automation & integrations skill for AI coding agents. This skill polishes manuscript line-by-line, catching spelling, grammar, awkward phrasing, and word echoes to improve clarity and consistency.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with automation & integrations expertise.
How do I use Edit with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill howells/fiction --skill edit in your terminal to install Edit into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Edit?
Edit is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Edit free to use?
Yes, Edit is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/howells/fiction/tree/main/skills/edit/skill.md. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
